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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.46, 12,461.26 and 4,155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.46, 12,461.26 and 4,155.63 is: 6,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.46 : 12,461.26 = 4,155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.46/12,461.26 = 4,155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.46x = 12,461.26 × 4,155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.46x = 51,784,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784,385.89/8,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.23

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